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    Explore mathematical optimization for decision-making. Learn about linear programming, nonlinear optimization, and algorithm development.

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      National Taiwan University

      Operations Research (3): Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Operations Research, Statistical Machine Learning, Network Model, Transportation Operations, Logistics, Advanced Mathematics, Regression Analysis, Business Operations, Machine Learning, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Business Analytics, Facility Management, Algorithms

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      91 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Wharton Business and Financial Modeling Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Portfolio Management, Financial Modeling, Peer Review, Microsoft Excel, Investments, Mathematical Modeling, Financial Analysis, Regression Analysis, Business Modeling, Risk Analysis, Data Presentation, Performance Analysis

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      505 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Create Machine Learning Models in Microsoft Azure

      Skills you'll gain: Predictive Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Science, Machine Learning, PyTorch (Machine Learning Library), Machine Learning Algorithms, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Classification And Regression Tree (CART), Regression Analysis, Keras (Neural Network Library), Image Analysis, Microsoft Azure

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      301 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique

      Quantum Optics 1 : Single Photons

      Skills you'll gain: Physics, Cryptography, Quantitative Research, Emerging Technologies, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Applied Mathematics

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      333 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Rice University

      Linear Regression for Business Statistics

      Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Business Analytics, Forecasting, Statistical Methods, Statistical Analysis, Analytics, Predictive Analytics, Data Analysis, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Estimation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      École Polytechnique

      Density Functional Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Semiconductors, Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Chemistry, Physics

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      239 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Rice University

      Physics 101 - Forces and Kinematics

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Physics, Graphing, Geometry, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Calculations, Algebra, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      179 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      DeepLearning.AI

      Custom and Distributed Training with TensorFlow

      Skills you'll gain: Tensorflow, Distributed Computing, Deep Learning, Performance Tuning, Artificial Neural Networks

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      434 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Manchester

      Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes

      Skills you'll gain: Physical Science, Environment, Water Resources, Mathematical Modeling, Environmental Science, Biology, Simulations, Scientific Methods, Chemistry

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      445 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

      Interest Rate Models

      Skills you'll gain: Derivatives, Risk Modeling, Market Data, Financial Market, Mathematical Modeling, Financial Modeling, Finance, Estimation, Applied Mathematics

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      193 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      FEM - Linear, Nonlinear Analysis & Post-Processing

      Skills you'll gain: Finite Element Methods, Engineering Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Structural Analysis, Simulations, Engineering Calculations, Verification And Validation, Mathematical Modeling, Data Validation, Engineering

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      185 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Washington

      Machine Learning: Clustering & Retrieval

      Skills you'll gain: Unsupervised Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Data Mining, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Machine Learning, Bayesian Statistics, Text Mining, Machine Learning, Distributed Computing, Statistical Modeling, Scalability, Algorithms

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular mathematical optimization courses

    • Operations Research (3): Theory: National Taiwan University
    • Wharton Business and Financial Modeling Capstone: University of Pennsylvania
    • Create Machine Learning Models in Microsoft Azure: Microsoft
    • Quantum Optics 1 : Single Photons: École Polytechnique
    • Linear Regression for Business Statistics: Rice University
    • Density Functional Theory: École Polytechnique
    • Physics 101 - Forces and Kinematics : Rice University
    • Custom and Distributed Training with TensorFlow: DeepLearning.AI
    • Our Earth: Its Climate, History, and Processes: University of Manchester
    • Interest Rate Models: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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